Martin, formerly a New York Islander, will join another hit king in Toronto with new teammate Leo Komarov. He had 365 hits last season to lead the NHL in that category in 80 games – averaging 4.56 hits per game and nearly 26 hits per 60 minutes.

In comparison, Komarov had 283 hits – averaging 4.22 hits per game and just over 14 per 60 minutes.

While he’s not known for his offensive abilities, he’s recorded 88 points (42g-46a) in 438 regular season games with the Islanders. He’s coming off his best career season in 2015-16 having played 80 games and scoring 10 goals and 19 points to go along with 119 penalty minutes.

The $2.5-million cap hit is more than some teams would be willing to pay, however with the cap rising, it’s not overly high for a guy that be a shut down depth forward for the young Maple Leafs squad.

He’s a bottom six guy, but one that brings physicality that can open the ice for the guys playing around him. Don’t expect him to be a major asset for the Leafs as they continue to develop their young farm team, but he’ll do for the time between now and when the current Marlies become full-time ready Maple Leafs.

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